Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
This Certificate III in Accounts Administration prepares students for entry-level careers in financial services through practical training in accounting duties, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Ideal for those seeking to become accounts clerks, payroll officers, or bookkeepers with hands-on experience in computerized accounting systems.
There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this qualification. However, all students must demonstrate the required level of language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills to undertake a qualification at this level. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support. Students will need access to a computer with appropriate setup for online learning via CDU's Learnline platform and will be required to purchase set textbooks prior to enrolment.
The Certificate III in Accounts Administration comprises 11 units of competency: 7 core units and 4 elective units totalling 400-480 nominal hours. Core units include: Design and Produce Spreadsheets, Engage in Workplace Communication, Conduct Business Activities Using a Computerised Accounting System, Process Financial Transactions and Extract Interim Reports, Administer Subsidiary Accounts and Ledgers, Perform Financial Calculations, and Work Together in the Financial Services Industry. Elective units include options such as Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers, Process Customer Complaints, Process Payroll, Prepare Financial Reports, Organise Personal Work Priorities, Develop and Apply Knowledge of Personal Finances, and Design and Produce Business Documents.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience through expert lecturers and industry professionals. The institution provides access to first-class facilities, recognises prior learning to help students qualify faster, and offers flexible study options including online, on-campus, and blended delivery. CDU's people-first approach creates a supportive learning environment that balances study with work and family commitments, with packages into higher education available for most courses.
Upon completion of this Certificate III in Accounts Administration, graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the financial services industry. Career opportunities include roles as accounts payable and receivable clerks, payroll officers, bookkeepers, and general office assistants in accounting departments. The qualification provides a pathway to further training, with progression available to the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222). Graduates develop practical skills in financial data entry, accounts processing, payroll administration, and financial reporting that are directly applicable across banking, insurance, and finance sectors.
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